Monday, October 25, 2010

ShReYa gHoShAl sweeps European Bollywood Awards!

The awards are hosted by a leading Swiss website, molodezhnaja.ch, and central Europe's discussion panel bollywoodforum.ch.
While Om Shanti Om won the best film award, it got Khan the best director trophy as well. The film also won prizes for the best special effects, best art direction and best costumes.
Music director duo Vishal-Shekhar won the award for best music for the commercially acclaimed project, Dastaan-e-Om Shanti Om....
Sonu Nigam was voted the best singer and newcomer Deepika Padukone walked away with the award for breakthrough role (female) category.
Shah Rukh Khan bagged the best actor award for his performance inChak De! India. The blockbuster also won the awards for best cinematography and best editing.
Mani Ratnam's Guru won the best script trophy. The movie also got Shreya Ghoshal the best singer (female) award for the song  Barso, Barso...". For the same movie, Vidya Balan and Mithun Chakraborty bagged the "Best Actor in Supporting Roles" awards in the female and male categories respectively.
Shahid Kapur and Kareena Kapoor who paired up in Jab We Met were declared the Best Couple. Vikram Chatwal was conferred the award for breakthrough role (male) for Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
In the most disappointing film category director Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag left all other nominees behind.

Met my IdOL – SeasON ll !

Hurrrayyyy…. met shreyadi again…. The very special
day at 23rd october… during many months I was trying
to meet her again. But luckily, it was at Saturday… due
to some kind of source I got to know her flight timings..
it was abut 7:50 she flied in jet airways…one day before
i went archies and packed the gifts & even gave her a sorry
card if bymistakely, I have hurted her…. The next day at
23 rd I got up at morning at 3… watt got up??? I dint slept
for a minute as welll…. By 3:40 I was ready to go to the airport
as it was very far from my home so went early… and was waiting
her to come. Then after 1hrrss wait she came at golden Mercedes

I stepped forward and she said me hiiiiiii karishma….. Omgggg she
recognized me. I was feeling lykk crying when I saw her b’coz she
was having footpain… so she couldn’t walk properly… then I talked
 to her mum (kakima) a very outstanding lady I have ever seen and
 gave her the gftsss as they couldn’t take with them b’coz in departure
is not allowed. I gave it to shreya’s driverji…. She promised after coming
 from her kolkata concert she will she and even will read my letter… I see
 off them & then they entered the departure gate as they were getting late…
 said bye… hope she will read my letter soon… ton of thanks di….          

Carnatic Rock Music Band AGAM Live Again with Shreya Ghoshal for Breast Cancer Awareness !

Widely recognized as one of the most creative and influential musicians of the 20th century, Jimi Hendrix had said “Music doesn't lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music.”

Agam is a contemporary carnatic rock act from Bangalore, India. The band derives its name from the ancient tamil word “agam” which translates to the “inner self" in English. AGAM's music encapsulates the boundless, vibrant emotions of the human psyche. It explores, depicts and contemplates these countless aspirations and sentiments of the inner self. Their music combines the myriad hues of melodic scales and intricate rhythm structure offered by carnatic music with the aesthetic principles and tonal elegance from western world. 

Their music also reflects the soulfulness in sufi music and the power of rock. Agam was chosen as the best band in South India by none other than Oscar Award winning Indian musician - A R Rahman whose comment “When I first heard them, I thought the lead vocalist was really fantastic! The way they rendered their composition was great” is a jewel in the crown for Agam. October is the world breast cancer month. There are millions of women who fall victim to breast cancer every year. This October, Agam decided to come together and do their small bit to spread awareness on breast cancer and support the victims.  With the song “Ummeed” rendered by Shreya Ghoshal, one of the greatest singers that the country has ever produced - Agam aspires to touch the lives of those who are affected, to tell them in a musical way that all it takes to conquer breast cancer is a little hope, faith & belief. Watch it in  http://www.liveagain.in/

Shreya Ghoshal is a four times national award winning indian playback singer. Ghoshal's career began when she won the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa contest as an adult. Her Bollywood playback singing career began with Devdas, for which she received both the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer and the Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent. Since then, she has worked in more than 180 films. She has worked with many prominent Indian musicians, and several of her songs have achieved critical and commercial success. Shreya is one of the most awarded playback singers in recent times, with four National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards to her credit. 

Agam is proudly associated with the Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA)http://www.cpaaindia.org/ to raise funds for supporting and rehabilitating cancer patients. The music partner for Agam is maximum music maximum choice 94.3 Radio One. Its a matter of pride that Agam is managed by country’s largest producer of live music and entertainment GigBox a firm that specializes in the business of artist powered fan driven live entertainment. 

Agam is playing at Kingfisher The Great Indian OctoberFest 2010 Bangalore on 23 October 2010 at 2.30 PM. For more details about Agam visit: http://www.agamtheband.in

To Watch the passion packed music visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SOrIFbCHtM, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9rDv9zDjBQ


Sumeet Tappoo in playback debut !


Fiji's Sumeet Tappoo joins forces with the legends of Indian music in his latest presentation to be released this week.
Sumeet makes his playback debut alongside Jagjit Singh, Pankaj Udhas, Anup Jalota, Ghulam Ali, Shreya Ghosal, and Anuradha Paudwal in a major Bollywood movie set for worldwide release on Thursday.
Maalik Ek stars Jackie Shroff as Shirdi Sai Baba. The movie has been directed by Deepak Balraj Vij, produced by Kishori Shahne Vij, co-produced by Nisha Suman Jain and music by Anup Jalota.
Maalik Ek is based on the life and times of Shirdi Sai Baba, will be released worldwide on 29th October.
Sumeet features in the song "Sabse Nyara Sabse Pyara Mera Sai Baba" with Anuradha Ji and Anup Ji.
“A small part in a duet but happy to have made my playback debut with a spiritual movie,” Sumeet told the Indian Weekender.
The music for Maalik Ek was recently launched in Mumbai. 
 

Everyone sways over Vijay's song !

The affable Vijay Yesudas has the whole country swaying to his dreamy hinglish song, I'll Be Waiting... 
Vijay Yesudas might be a father of a two-year-old kid, but his enthusiasm and zest for life seems like one of a 10-year-old. Amidst all the crackles and laughter, TOI caught up with this handsome crooner on the 
Rahman experience, debut on silver screen and lots more...

Jootha Hi Sahi... 
It was almost like a surprise party sprung on me when I was called at 1 am to sing this song. It's a different kind of rush when you get called to sing for Rahman. We began recording at 4 am and I was shocked at how fresh and awake my voice was at that wee hour. A very 
Frank Sinatra, Jim Reeves-like love ballad, we hardly hear such tunes these days in pop music. Abbasji patiently gave me a word-by-word translation which made a difference to my rendition. Around four-ish, Rahman sir arrived and from then on, it was a dream-like magical journey for the next two hours. It was just me and him. It was a feeling of trance. And I truly thank Abbasji and Rahman sir for giving me this beautiful song.

Silver screen experience 
With the marketing and publicity of the film, Avan, the audience were misled that I was the hero. I'm not taking a plunge into acting. I'm a huge fan of the cinema industry as a whole. The camera and its magic, background scores and musicians, and all the effort that goes into making a movie has always fascinated me. Hence, I've always wanted to feel what it was like to be in front of the camera delivering dialogues. When I was offered the role of a singer, the character didn't have much complexity, and it was more of an extended guest role. My father singing for me in this movie was the highlight. From then, I have received a few offers, which I have not been able to accept, thanks to my music keeping me busy!


Having a legend for a father 
...is nothing but a blessing. The ups and downs of it is something that I'll be more than happy to live with all my life.


A crazy Superstar fan... 
Nothing can ever beat that for me (He's even called thala by his fans). Watching him and his movies were a part of my growing years. Endhiran is something I'm riding on for the past few weeks. First, I saw it in Chennai with my friends. Then, it was at 
Dubai with my family specially, Ammeya, as it was her first feature film. Third, I saw it in London alone — at a theatre in Essex. And my fourth, hopefully not last, was in the US. I'm gunning for a fifth time and fifth country, fingers crossed!

Colleagues in the industry... 
My all time favourite singers are P Susheela amma and Sujatha. To who suits me the best, it has to be my dear little sister, Shweta Mohan with whom I've had many hits; our combo is something that everyone seems to love. Shreya Ghoshal and Chinmayi are also my favourites. 


Read more: 
Everyone sways over Vijay's song - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Everyone-sways-over-Vijays-song/articleshow/6803613.cms#ixzz13NC00xDi

Action RePlAyY !

Projected their modish harmonic dexterity the action replay
brings their stillll unexplored multifarious in blends of vintage
and trendy Punjabi vibrant tones, rhythms & beats. Pritam leading
icons in upbeat musical styling gets into makeover. Action replay
where expectations are humongous and grandeur is gargantuan.
Pritam’s prolific musical finesse along with lyrics Irshad Kamil
poetic elegance scintillates splendidly by burgeoning 60’ 70’ &
80’s stylized or chestration in upbeat modulation track numbers
such as “Oh Behkabar” & “Baki Main Bhool Gayi” are solo by shreya …

“Oh Behkabar” a ‘dream come true’ mushy soft rock ballad brings
out supreme combo with delectable prosaic verses of shreya for 4:28
 min… a soulful magnetism that blossoms out with soft titillating rhythm
 arrangements. Shreya’s mellifluosly driven vocals works potentially with
 high acoustic works matched intelligibly with squashy violin, piano &
 synthesizers notes. Cherish ‘Oh Behkabar’ it with graceful poise on enchanting
 romantic evening and feel its squishy sentimental breeze…. Soulful !

  The tinkling nostalgia “Baki Main Bhool Gayi” a conventional bollywood jumping
  & dancing track scores. With tadhka of punjabi & hindi flavour credit to shreya her
  voice 3:43 min… skills & techno-wizardy in creating imm history in music industry.
 A great vintage era track feel the ‘drums’ aculate by new era magnetism. Shreya’s Punjabi
 plus peppy flavour has created a history in music industry. A great vintage era track feel the
 ‘drums’as the mood feels into dancing with thunderous arrangements. Shreya’s charismatic
 punches, with enormous magic & masti that steals my heart awayyy.        

JeNnIfEr LyNcH’s Hissss 2010 !

 A primitive love story Hissss!!! Bomb who has acted
 in this film Mallika Sherawat ! show stopper of this film.
“Lagi lagi Milan dhun lagi” the track number which is
adopted by Shreya Ghoshal… anu malik who has composed
the icing music which stimulates the shake charme’s flute…
a innocent romantic track which signifies the love between the
snakesso far.Tabla is one prominent instrument in starting that
defines the music of hisss.. thereby, giving a nagin feel.

Track is rendered for 6 min… the music by Anu Malik speak
Magic about the background theme of hiss piece for the film.
As some chorus singer has also rendered the voice with expressing
With shreya expressing her devotion. But shreya succeded in uplifting
this conventional track. Complete last lustrel hiss score is harmoniously
heavenly.... with charismatic music...

DuNno Y Na Jaane Kyun !

Opener, the track ‘dabi dabi khwahishein’ has the nikhil
stamp on it. The element of a saxophone & ascotic guitar..
the backdrop and a little more. The song speaks solo by Shreya
Ghoshal as it has 3 versions with charismatic feeling… but this
is the best solo by shreya… she as usual did an awesome job
blending with the backdrop the potential lines by shreya “You
make me high as I feel I am in seventh sky…” melodious lines
 with English & hindi tunes. Overall, this one has typical beats that
are enjoyable for the most part, the number has worked very sweet
with the chorus “Saiyaan…” shreya is a music bank of 6:47sec….
shreya has just grab my heartttt with her sweet & delightful voice. 

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Punarutthan's music launch party !

The music release of Rishi Mukherjee's " Punarutthan" at a city hotel was a starry affair. 
Noted composer Ravindra Jain has scrored eight tracks in this film. The director recounts the guests' feedback about the same, "Oh, everyone was all praise for the film's music. Shreya Ghoshal, Shaan, Jojo, Kumar Sanu, Sadhna Sargam, Amrita Dutta, June Banerjee and even Ravindraji himself has done the playback for the songs." Coming to the English version of "Purano sei diner kotha", the director informs that the English lyrics have been arranged by Dr Gopinath Mukherjee and rearranged by Soumya Basu. 


Ask the director whether his actor wife, Swagata, is critical about his work and he's quick to answer, "She is expecting that I fare well with this film. Of course, she is critical about my work. But in most cases, she is very inspiring." As they say, behind every successful man there is a woman! 

Read more: 
Punarutthan's music launch party! - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/filmi-parties/regional/Punarutthans-music-launch-party/articleshow/6684117.cms#ixzz11qW9YGQW

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Aishwarya Rai Sparkles in 'O Bekhabar' from 'Action Replayy' !

The hype surrounding Akshay Kumar's and Aishwarya Rai Bachan's upcoming release Action Replayy continues and we are now getting a look at the video for the soundtrack's tune "O Bekhabar." 
The song is performed by none other than Shreya Ghosal! Her amazing vocals have won her countless awards, and Shreya puts in the same effortless sound on this track. The song has our leading lady dreaming about her handsome prince. Aishwarya is seen in soft and elegant sarees. The colors are vivid and the prints are psychedelic, very fitting for the film's theme.
Ash and Akshay make quite an adorable on-screen couple. Akshay is quite the strapping fella in his unbuttoned shirts and long locks. The costumes are quite impressive and Ash's makeup is gorgeous! The movie was shot in Manali during the summer season and the scenes couldn't be any more delightful.For Akshay this movie is something special, "It's a very special film for me for many reasons. This is my tribute to the 70s that was the greatest retro era. I was kicked with the idea because I'm entering the time in cinema where my father-in-law was a superstar. Ash and I had a brief romantic interlude in Raj Kumar Santoshi's Khakee, but Action Replayy is our first romantic comedy together. Believe me, I was blushing through the making," he told reporters.
Action Replayy is a comedy based on a 1994 Gujarati play and tells the story of a man in Mumbai who travels back in time to the 70s when he was young and handsome. Kishen, played by Akshay and Mala, portrayed by Aishwarya, are constantly fighting but they manage to rekindle their love on their 33rd wedding anniversary.
Ash and Akki have had lots of fun on the set of the movie; from disco dancers to fun loving hippies, the cute Jodi has tried on several different looks for the comedy, some of which we see in this clip. With plenty more to come fromAction Replayy, the first few glimpses have been intriguing.

MyNaA – Neeyum Naanum (TeLUgU) !

A Prabhu Solomon presentation. A John Max creation.
An D.Imman musical. After seeing these lines flash across
the screen during Mynaa trailer (Journey of love)! ‘Neeyum
Naanum’ is the song which begins with good piece of bass
guitar, tabla, drums, piano & violins. The song is rendered by
Shreya ghoshal & Benny dayal. Shreya’s syrupy sweet vocals
do wonders for the mynaa track. ‘Yugabharathi’ lyrics are a
breadth of fresh air he seems to be in fine form. Suddenly,
 the basic rhythm is changed; from a western genre, you are
pushed into a carnatic music. Well, if D.Imman is given the
job to compose music, he definitely has a song or two to his
credit, this number is rendered by shreya with her distinct touch.
The Rip Rap, Hip Hop music continues but this time with a 
different kind of English tracks.

The song is a mix of electronic, rock & perfect blend of classical
and soft rock. The track is dominated by the exquisite strumming
of multiple instruments like (guitars,synth, electronic acoustic violin)! 
For 4:57 min. The plus point of the number is definitely the treatment
given to the lyrics and the music composition & the singers have done
a praiseworthy job! In short, the trio have tried to do something novel 
& different from  their signature style, which has indeed become success!

VeErA PaRaMpArE – Thangaaliyalli (Kannada) !

Well, we have a timely breather ‘Thangaaliyalli’
which descends the soundtrack from its previously
ridiculous heights. A cool peppy & romantic love
track by shreya & karthik the way they won the million
trillions hearts. Hattts off!The beginning of ‘Thangaaliyalli’ 
instantly reminds me one of the signature theme of ‘Mausam’ 
(Kidnap)! of Which was composed by ‘Pritam’ & ‘Thangaaliyalli’
composed by Kala Samrat S Narayan. Shreya has really made
my year by hitting a sixer in the very first minute of the album.
Her voice continues to throw suprises in each of her outings &‘
Thangaaliyalli’ is no exception! The rhythm of ‘Thangaaliyalli’ which
forms the theme sound would only make a person charged with his
her loved ones  for 4:19min. lyricsist, singers, music composer &
the lead vocalist has made the number Hattrick! Mark my words!   

PrEm By ChAnCe (Bangla) !

The title song ‘Prem By Chance’ is something which
one can attribute to ‘Rupankar Bagchi’ on first hearing
itself. Shaan is the over powering factor in the number
for 2:21 min and it clicks instantly. Shreya Ghoshal is in
her smooth ‘n’ silky touch and one just feels that she is the
only girl who deserves to be at the top. We won’t discuss too
much about the quality of lyrics by ‘Rupankar Bagchi’ for this
track as they are consistently excellent in the track. The poetry
 is to be heard to be believed and the effect is just spell binding.
The way shreya spells ‘Romance’ & ‘Prem By Chance’ its
scintillating. A romantic number, with a sweet blend voice
of shreya just kills the heart of her fans & viewers. The way
the number has been sunged by Shreya is breath-stopping.
In all a delightful track!   

AbBa’S tYrEwAlA Jhootha Hi Sahi !

 What do you get when you bring together Abbas Tyrewala, A R
 Rahman, and some of the best singers and musicians in the industry?
 You get a fab OST full of really, really, really good music. We are
 talking about the soundtrack for the upcoming rom-com Jhootha Hi
 Sahi, which opens on October 15th. The story of the film was written by
 Tyrewala's wife Pakhi, who also stars in the film opposite  John Abraham.
 For the OST, Rahman composed seven tracks plus two  remixes that
 encompass many different styles, moods and flavors. Each one is
 multifaceted with the maestro's magic touch. Let's break down two 
 track. Whattt say??? People.... Hallla bollll...

Romantic music is a musicological term reffering to a particular period,
 theory, compositional practice, and canon in European and Indian music
 history. ‘jazz’ is a music genre that originated at the beginning of the 20th
 century in African American communities in southern united states from
 Europe music tradition. As there are many types of ‘jazz’ named as jazzcore,
 Jazz funk, jazz rap, mambo, ska jazz, soul jazz, smooth jazz, jump blues…
 Shreya has shown her quality of singing in every part of this tracks… as in
 Romantic and jazz. ‘cry cry’ is meant as romantic era and a bit jazz with
 Rashid ali a great and spontaneous combination you can feel and enjoy…
 Param pam para’ is a acid jazz track a lot of energy and enthusiasm needs
 to sing for this track and shreya proved it by singing in solo. Just make your
 mood for the music put on your saxophone or a cool earpads and just put it
 oud and enjoy… as more information further about this two rahman’s track.   

 With a cool mix to his voice, Rashid Ali starts off the zippy Cry Cry.
 Cry Cry' is one of those tracks that you cannot get out of your head.
 In fact, I think every time I read the title, the hook line lyric starts
 singing in my mind. Rahman created a sharp but cool underlying tempo
 and then uses the vocals and even the lyrics to create part of the music.
 Ali is fabulous on this track, and from the adorable song promo seems
 the perfect match for John Abraham. Shreya Ghoshal joins in and gives
 an energetic performance that really adds a lot to the song. Both she
 and Rashid stand up well to the demands of their voices becoming an
 instrument and not just singers on top of the music. Musically, it is a very
 interesting song to listen to. The composer uses many different instruments
 in the intervening musical stanzas, which are very good. It is a song in pieces
 but the separate pieces are very good. I liked this more every time I listened
 to it. Cry Cry itna Cryyyyy...

 We then have Pam Para and once again this song grabs you from
 the first notes, and those gorgeous notes are sung by the one and
 only Shreya Ghoshal! Could there be a better song for her voice?
 I don't think.. shreya is only the singer who can sing such type of
 jazz and funky tracks in a tremendous way. She just grabbed the 
 heart of every listener. tracks she showed her incredible vocal range, 
 outstanding delivery and the tonal quality to her voice and boy, does
 she kill it! Rahman introduces another new groove, with a hard hitting
 back beat that makes you want to turn this song up to 11! There is a
 funky syncopated beat running throughout the song that is especially
 heard in the refrains that is too good. Rahman also shows off Shreya's
 skill by incorporating jazz and having her sing scat, which she performs
 flawlessly. You can also hear the jazz riff in other sections of the music.
 If you have just concentrate and sound into first track theres also the
 flavour of ‘Brass Bazz’. Many recording equipments used such as
 electronic drum sets, drum machines, DJ machines, DJ mixers. If
 you can you can talk more but that’s enough. Overall, the maestro
 king of music AR Rahman and sacaqarine voice singer shreya ghoshal
 has made tracks loud.


 Many songs you can tune into are with a clearitic and maestros
 review Prem by chance (Bangla)… Hissssss (Hindi film) Action 
 Replaysoon. Watch it! Earthian people…. @shreyaghoshal….